September 2019
174 Rains Avenue Nashville, TN 37203 www.FiftyForward.org
Inside this issue: Cigna offers programming at our centers page 3 Knowles Holiday Events
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Get your travel on! Check out our trips page 4 Gain insight on wellness resources page 5 Learn about FiftyForward Supportive Care Services page 6
FiftyForward Agency Events Wednesday, Nov. 6 Fall for FiftyForward Breakfast Held at FiftyForward/Patricia Hart Building, 7:30-8:30 a.m. This annual event invites community supporters and potential donors to this networking breakfast to learn more about the programs and services of FiftyForward. For more information, contact Karin Weaver, development director , 615-743-3434.
Nashville songwriter Barry Coggins puts his heart and song into raising awareness and funds for FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels “Meals on Wheels!” comes the cheery greeting as Nashville songwriter Barry Coggins knocks on the door of his latest delivery destination. For more than twenty-five years Barry has helped spearhead an effort to deliver hot food to older adults in need as a volunteer for FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels. “Food for the body and conversation for the soul” is Barry’s motto as he spends every Thursday out in the community making deliveries, often bringing friends along to help. In his twenty-five years, Barry has delivered an estimated 9,000 meals and volunteered 3,000 hours. “It’s a good habit to have…It’s a wonderful thing to be able to share food and conversation with people who…enjoy the company,” says Barry about his service, "delivering meals means just as much to me - actually probably more - than it does for the people who need the meals. The hugs I get are worth any time I invest." Barry doesn’t stop there, however. He also shows his love of the program through fundraising. He recently hosted the Barry Coggins Golf Tournament for FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels for the twentieth year in a row, raising more than $20,000. He also hosts an annual singer/ songwriters’ night and ‘Barry-oke’ as events which bring in much-needed funds for the program. According to a study by Feeding America, Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the 41st most food-insecure state. More than one million Tennesseans are food insecure,
with 17.1% of the state’s population not having enough to eat. FiftyForward Fresh/ Meals on Wheels seeks to alleviate hunger for older adults who are in need, delivering more than 20,000 meals annually, including on weekends and holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels is dedicated to providing filling and nutritious meals for adults who may be isolated or home-bound, and volunteers like Barry are the heart and soul of the mission.
Become a FiftyForward Fresh/ Meals on Wheels volunteer and deliver hot meals and warm wishes to homebound older adults If you are looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, sign up to deliver meals for FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels. Spread cheer while you deliver a hot, nutritious meal to older adults in your community. Volunteers are assigned a designated time to pick up meals. Each volunteer receives the packaged meal as well as the address of 4-6 older adults who live in close proximity to one another. Last year, FiftyForward Meals on Wheels delivered more than 18,000 hot meals to 134 homebound older adults in the Nashville community. You can “be like Barry” and spread joy all year long doing something that gives back. To volunteer to prep or deliver meals, contact Sharie Loik Goodman, director, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels, sloik@fiftyforward.org. Currently, volunteers are needed in the Bellevue area on Tuesdays and Fridays.
FiftyForward Knowles 615-743-3433 www.FiftyForward.org Center Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Staff Kim Anderson Center Director kanderson@fiftyforward.org 615-743-3488 Georgina Dench Assistant Center Director gdench@fiftyforward.org 615-743-3487 Lee Young Office Assistant elee@fiftyforward.org 615-743-3432 Doug Darrell Knowles Set Up Staff ddarrell@fiftyforward.org PRN Staff: Joe Murray Connie Carter Michael Robertson
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A profile of FiftyForward may be found at www.givingmatters.com. With your generous contributions, FiftyForward continues to support older adults in the community through our comprehensive programming. To support our mission, please visit www.FiftyForward.org/ donate
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Letter from the Center Director Happy Thanksgiving to you! Can you believe it’s that time of the year? We are not slowing down at FiftyForward Knowles. We have a lot of great activities planned for the holidays. Please take a moment and view our holiday lineup. There have been a few changes in staff at FiftyForward Knowles. We have a new Assistant Center Director. Her name is Georgina Dench. Please join us in welcoming her on board. She comes with a lot fresh ideas and we are looking forward to her planning new and exciting activities at Knowles in 2020. Sadly, I let you know that Nithya Ganesh, Knowles office manager is no longer with us. She has moved on to new and exciting things. We will miss Nithya dearly. Enjoy your family this holiday season and feel free to join us for our Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 21, at noon.
—Kim Anderson
A special thanks to some FiftyForward membership of When you join FiftyForward, you can participate in the hundreds of programming activities across seven centers. Membership is $12/ month or $144/year and scholarships are available. To learn more, talk with your center staff and fill out an application. You will be eligible for program discounts on trips, special programs and classes.
We look forward to meeting you!
November 2019
Cigna offers a wealth of educational programming across the agency. These programs are free to attend. Center
Date/Time
Subject
FiftyForward Bordeaux
Nov. 18, 10 a.m.
High blood pressure
FiftyForward College Grove
Nov. 14, noon
Getting active
Dec. 12, noon
Diabetes
FiftyForward Donelson Station
Nov. 19, 10 a.m.
Mental health
FiftyForward Knowles
Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m.
Flu and pneumonia
FiftyForward Madison Station
Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m.
Practical nutrition
Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.
Arthritis
Nov. 4, 1 p.m.
Diabetes
Dec. 4, 1 p.m.
Getting active
FiftyForward Martin Center
FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m.
Diabetes
Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m.
Fall prevention
Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m.
Getting active
Have you heard about the new All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health? This new exciting program seeks to enroll 1,000,000 participants from diverse backgrounds to improve the health of future generations. If you are interested in joining but have more questions or would like some assistance in enrolling, please make an appointment with us! FiftyForward All of Us team members will be offering monthly one-onone appointments here. They will be on site every 3rd Wednesday from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. to answer questions and offer technology assistance with online enrollment. Sign up at the Center and become “One in a Million� with the All of Us Research Program! Knowles: Monday, Nov. 18 Monday, Dec. 2 Check in at kiosk
Holiday Happenings Christmas Potluck and Paint Party Friday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Cost: $10 First Monday Lunch with a Christmas Twist Monday, Dec. 9, Noon Cost: $6 Christmas Dinner and Music at Scarritt Bennett Thursday, Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost $40 including bus Christmas Dinner and Dance Friday, Dec. 13, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $20 3
Christmas Day Trip to Downtown Franklin Theatre for a movie and/or Downtown Franklin Christmas Shopping and Lunch at 55 South Downtown Franklin Monday, Dec. 16. Lunch on your own, bus $3, Shopping on your own and Movie $5 Knowles Christmas Celebration Potluck Tuesday, Dec. 17- (Center sponsors the meat, drinks and dessert) Cost: Free
November 2019
Gain insight and details on all of these trips at https://fiftyforward.org/travel/
FiftyForward Knowles Day Trips
Dec. 10-12: Pigeon Forge Cost: $499 pp/dbl., $584 single, $480 pp/triple, $470 pp/quad.
Join us for these November trips
Dec. 30-Jan. 4: Rose Parade New Year Cost: $2,950 pp/dbl includes all tours, roundtrip airfare, five nights’ lodging, nine meals, and motor coach transportation.
Friday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. Lunch at “Cock on the Walk” Cost: Lunch on your own Bus: $3
Apr. 3-9, 2020: Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington D.C. Cost: $2,789 pp/dbl Apr. 28-May 6, 2020: Tulip River Cruise, featuring Dutch and Belgian Waterways . Cost: Cabins range from $4,199-$7,099 May 14-16, 2020: Billy Graham Museum Cost: $475pp/dbl June 8-11, 2020: Creation Museum and Ark Encounter July 15-21, 2020: Mt. Rushmore (details TBD) Sept. 14-17, 2020: Everything Elvis (details TBD)
Call Janice at 615-883-8375 to make your reservation for trips. Nonmembers pay an additional 10 percent.
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m. Lunch and Movie: “Harriet Tubman” and Lunch at Logan’s restaurant on your own Bus $2 Cost: $15 Monday, Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m. Join us at The Frist Bus: $2 Cost: $10 (without membership) Free with Membership
On the Road with FiftyForward Call and reserve your place since spots will fill quickly!
“Unclaimed Baggage” Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 This trip currently is full. For more information, call Brittany Campagna, 615-376-0102.
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November 2019
Center-based wellness resources Retired Men’s Group: Refiring your Life! FiftyForward Knowles has partnered with Mental Health America to host a peer-led retired men’s group. For more information, please call the front desk at 615-743-3433. Medicare Counseling: For help with your Medicare questions, call 1-877-801-0044, email tn.ship@ tn.gov, or visit tnmedicarehelp.com. Yoga FiftyForward Knowles offer a yoga class on Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m. The cost is $36 for eight classes. To sign up , please see the front desk or call 615-7433433
Restorative Breathing Knowles offers a Restorative Breathing Class on Thursdays at 10:45 a.m. The cost is $16 for eight classes. To sign up, please see the front desk or call 615-7433433 Tai Chi Knowles offers a certified instructor led Arthritis Tai Chi class on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. The class is free to Knowles members. Guest pay $5 visitor fee per class. Parkinson’s Exercise Program Knowles offers a certified instructor led exercise class for members with Parkinson’s disease. Non-Parkinson members may attend as well. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. There is no cost to attend.
Join us for these awesome opportunities in November Cultural Awareness A Seat at the Table Tuesday, Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Come join us for lunch and an open discussion with members of the Muslim community and Lipscomb University. Thanksgiving Lunch Thursday, Nov. 21, noon Join us for Thanksgiving Lunch.
Christmas Art Series begins Friday, November 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. “Making Holiday Centerpieces” 11:30-12:30 p.m. “Holiday Art with Cora “ For more details , please see the flyers located within the center. November 2019
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FiftyForward Supportive Care Services Whether you are a caregiver looking for respite or need guidance on accessing services in the community, FiftyForward Supportive Care Services staff are here to help! Some of our services include: FiftyForward Care Team 615-743-3436 Providing older adults and caregivers access to services and peace of mind by caring professionals who are available 24/7. The Care Team can provide a professional assessment of your loved one’s needs, help in selecting and purchasing services such as in-home or residential care, on-going monitoring of care, accompanying customers to appointments, and other individualized tasks. FiftyForward Living at Home Care Management This no-cost program for low income older adults offers in -home assessments to connect them with services that meet their specific needs (food, housing, transportation, health care, counseling, etc.). Davidson County: 615-743-3416 Williamson County: 615-376-4334
FiftyForward Adult Day Services 615-463-2266 Located in Green Hills, this social model licensed day program assists those with health and/or memory issues to participate in structured activities in a supportive and enriching environment. FiftyForward Conservatorship 615-743-3436 Called the “gold standard” by a local attorney, this program makes decisions when an older adult can no longer do so and has no one to help. Through court appointment, FiftyForward can serve as conservator of person and/or finances. FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels This program provides individuals in need with nutrient dense home-delivered meals and daily visits from caring volunteers in specific areas in Davidson County. Meals may be provided at no cost to individuals with qualifying low incomes or can be purchased ($5 per meal). 615-463-2264 FiftyForward Victory Over Crime This service helps victims become survivors by offering support (resources, safety plans, assistance in the courts, advocacy) to victims of crime 50+ in Davidson County. 615-743-3417
About FiftyForward Established in 1956, FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older. As a nonprofit operating seven lifelong learning centers –- two in Williamson and five in Davidson County -– FiftyForward offers educational, health and wellness, arts and volunteer programs to engage older adults. FiftyForward also provides comprehensive supportive services and access to resources including FiftyForward Adult Day Services, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels as well as the FiftyForward Care Team offering care assessment and services for older adults. FiftyForward Travel offers adventures (regional and international) and the Senior Center for the Arts and The Larry Keeton Theatre, a subsidiary of FiftyForward, feature performing arts for all ages. Get social with us - friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about FiftyForward resources and volunteer opportunities by visiting: www.fiftyforward.org.
Happy Thanksgiving